Business News
Kickstarter’s Live Project Count Is Down 35 Percent From Last Year
Layoffs are planned as crowdfunding takes a serious blow.
By Jon Fingas
Crowdfunding | Page 2
Building a Business
Starting Your Business: The Tools, Resources and Mindset You Need to Succeed
By John Rampton
Brick & Mortar
Crowdfunding Is Lowering Barriers to Commercial Real Estate Investment. Here’s How to Get the Most From It.
With greater access comes a greater need for in-depth market insight.
Business Funding
Beyond Kickstarter: 10 Niche Crowdfunding Platforms for Startups
If your company fits one of the niches that has its own crowdfunding sites, it's worth considering using a specialized platform.
By Carol Tice
Business Accounting
98 Percent of VC Funding Goes to Men. Can Women Entrepreneurs Change a Sexist System?
Last year, the largest VC deal for a female team was $165 million -- a stark contrast to that for males, which was $3 billion.
By Hayden Field
Business Funding
Survey Shows Founders Ignored by VCs Are Succeeding With Equity Crowdfunding
Women and people of color seldom win the backing of venture capitalists, but they have a promising alternative with equity crowdfunding.
Business Funding
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 3 Episode 5: ‘I Accept Your Offer of My Offer’
At times, it seems the contestants on our weekly streaming pitch show have the upper hand over our board of investors.
Business Funding
5 Steps to Transform Your Idea into a Profitable Business Using Crowdfunding
How to leverage the crowdfunding community to build your business from the ground up.
Business Funding
If Your Startup Falls Into One of These Categories, It’s Not a Fit for Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding may well not be the best route software, mobile app or idea arenas. If your product is about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, you'll do well.
By Roy Morejon
Thought Leaders
6 Ways to Become an Entrepreneur Without Starting From Scratch
You can get into the game with more than money.
Business Funding
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 3 Episode 3: Circus Act or Class Act?
Every founder who pitches on our weekly show has their own style. But the investors' decisions ultimately boil down to whether a business can scale.
Business Funding
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 3 Episode 2: ‘You Gotta Discuss It Right Now’
On our fast-paced pitch show, contestants have to be ready to open up to investors and viewers alike.
Business Funding
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 3 Episode 1: ‘Is She Pitching Us?’
Our weekly pitch show is back, and the investor judges are looking for answers.
Business Funding
5 Critical Success Factors for Raising Money Through Equity Crowdfunding
This relatively new option can be a boon to entrepreneurs, if done right.
Business Funding
How to Raise a Million Dollars on Kickstarter
Two entrepreneurs share how they raised more than a million dollars online.
Business Funding
My Company Raised Over $1 Million on Indiegogo — And It Almost Killed Us
We were almost a victim of our own success.
Business Funding
3 Entrepreneurs Who Raised More Than $1 Million Crowdfunding Share the Secrets to Their Success
Here's how to make sure your campaign is a blockbuster.
By Nina Zipkin
Business Funding
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 2 Ep. 12: ‘That Is the Best Pitch I’ve Seen’
In the season finale, the investors have never been so impressed.
Business Funding
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 2 Ep. 11: ‘You Don’t Need Us’
This week, our investors, including former football player Cameron Colvin, show that sound advice can be more valuable than money.
Business Funding
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 2 Ep. 10: ‘We Are Going to Make Money on This Thing’
This week, our investors question if there is even a market for the contestants' entrepreneurial ideas.
Business Funding
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Running a Crowdfunding Campaign
There are plenty of Cinderella stories but also just as many cautionary tales out there. How to make yours the former, not the latter.
By Roy Morejon
Business Funding
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 2 Ep. 5: ‘Sorry You Felt That Way’
On this episode of Entrepreneur's pitch show, judged by IndyCar race winner Danica Patrick and other prominent investors, discussions get heated.
Human Resources
The Best Business Loans and Financing Options for Freelancers
Getting funding can be harder for freelancers, but there are options.
Thought Leaders
Study Details Why Women Entrepreneurs Have Greater Crowdfunding Success
Crowdfunding has none of the barriers to success that often thwart women entrepreneurs pitching VC and angel investors.
Business Funding
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 2 Ep. 4: Self-Made Self-Care
Entrepreneur's pitch show, judged by IndyCar race winner Danica Patrick and other prominent investors, provides forward-thinking tips for entrepreneurs just getting their start.
Business Funding
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 2 Ep. 3: ‘Did He Just Abort His Own Mission?’
This week our investors and guest judge IndyCar race winner Danica Patrick find themselves conflicted about everything from health benefits to valuations.
Business Funding
The Data Reveals These 3 Fundamentals for Crowdfunding Success
To achieve your crowdfunding goal, think of it as incentive marketing rather than pitching investors.
By Sarah Austin
Business Funding
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 2 Ep. 2: The Power Is in the Percentage
Watch to find out how our investors and special guest Rashad Jennings react to these pitches.